Hi, everyone. Peaceandlove67 here, या आप can call me Antonia. I am perfectly comfortable with being called Antonia. In fact, I prefer it. I thought I would share my story about coming out as asexual. Some of आप may already be familiar with the story, but some of आप are new, and आप don't know. Without further ado, I'll get into the story.
When I entered into adolescence, I noticed I was different from my फ्रेंड्स in the sense that I was not attracted to anyone. I initially thought it was just a phase, and in a year's time, I'd "get over it". One साल passed, I was fourteen, and nothing changed. I decided to talk with my doctor, as I thought it had to do with having a hysterectomy at a young age (that's a story for another time). He told me that there was nothing wrong with me. Some people just don't feel sexual attraction.
After doing और research, I discovered I was indeed asexual. I decided I needed to tell someone about it, so I figured the best person to tell was my best friend, RocknRollSoul60 (also known as Paul). I had already told him how I used to practice self-harm and received no judgement (again, a story for another time). One day, I talked with him and told him how I felt. As I expected, he was very nice and understanding. I told him how I was afraid to tell my family, as I didn't know how they'd take it. He told me the only way to know for sure was to tell them.
When the holiday season came, I finally decided to tell them. I talked with my entire family. My aunt and uncle (who I live with and who raised me) were understanding and kind. The rest of my family laughed at me. Some of them even made jokes about how I would reproduce. I was very hurt द्वारा this. Naturally, I went crying to Paul. He provided comfort. He even apologized for encouraging me to tell my family. I told him that I was glad I told them, because I wasn't hiding in the closet anymore. Since then, they have apologized for hurting my feelings, and they accept my sexuality now.
Since I came out, I have told all my other friends, and they have all been understanding and kind. I have been bullied for being asexual from time to time, but I don't let it keep me down. No matter how much pain others inflict on me, I know I can always count on my family and my friends.
When I entered into adolescence, I noticed I was different from my फ्रेंड्स in the sense that I was not attracted to anyone. I initially thought it was just a phase, and in a year's time, I'd "get over it". One साल passed, I was fourteen, and nothing changed. I decided to talk with my doctor, as I thought it had to do with having a hysterectomy at a young age (that's a story for another time). He told me that there was nothing wrong with me. Some people just don't feel sexual attraction.
After doing और research, I discovered I was indeed asexual. I decided I needed to tell someone about it, so I figured the best person to tell was my best friend, RocknRollSoul60 (also known as Paul). I had already told him how I used to practice self-harm and received no judgement (again, a story for another time). One day, I talked with him and told him how I felt. As I expected, he was very nice and understanding. I told him how I was afraid to tell my family, as I didn't know how they'd take it. He told me the only way to know for sure was to tell them.
When the holiday season came, I finally decided to tell them. I talked with my entire family. My aunt and uncle (who I live with and who raised me) were understanding and kind. The rest of my family laughed at me. Some of them even made jokes about how I would reproduce. I was very hurt द्वारा this. Naturally, I went crying to Paul. He provided comfort. He even apologized for encouraging me to tell my family. I told him that I was glad I told them, because I wasn't hiding in the closet anymore. Since then, they have apologized for hurting my feelings, and they accept my sexuality now.
Since I came out, I have told all my other friends, and they have all been understanding and kind. I have been bullied for being asexual from time to time, but I don't let it keep me down. No matter how much pain others inflict on me, I know I can always count on my family and my friends.
